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W189 JBU

2000 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,019 mi
Last recorded120,019 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 JBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 120,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,497 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,833 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,233 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,083 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,477 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate still ledgable.

SRS warning lamp on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,477 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear number plate starting to seperate still ledgable.

SRS warning lamp on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2008 72,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 64,463 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,167 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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W189 JBU is a 2000 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 114,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W189 JBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W189 JBU is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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